Join the Friends
For over 40 years independent conservation and heritage charity - the Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs - has been working to protect, promote and provide for this special part of Scotland that extends to 720 square miles and embraces precious mountains, lochs and glens made famous by writers and artists over many hundreds of years.
The area is enjoyed by large numbers of visitors and locals each year and to ensure everyone can continue to enjoy and celebrate the special landscapes of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs we need your support.
The charities aims to make a difference by:
Protecting and nurturing the special qualities of the National Park
Promoting and celebrating the natural and cultural heritage of the National Park.
Providing to support for projects to make the National Park a better place for people and nature.
The area is enjoyed by large numbers of visitors and locals each year and to ensure everyone can continue to enjoy and celebrate the special landscapes of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs need your support. You can join and become a member HERE, included in the membership fee is two copies of VOICE magazine each year and participation in an exclusive members discount scheme with special discounts on accommodation, meals and a variety of activities for all the family around the National Park.
Recently the Friends of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs have been supporting initiatives in the Trossachs and across the National Park to protect Red Squirrels.
The Trossachs Trail
The resurgence of the Trossachs Trail has been led by the trustees of the Friends of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, supported by the Steamship Sir Walter Scott Trust, with additional support from Visit Scotland, Love Local and the Hydro Schemes of Strathard and Callander. This new website is part of that project, along with information panels along the Trossachs Trail, featuring a map and guide.
The charity is working on major infrastructure projects to help improve visitor experiences in the Trossachs. Backed by recent success in securing a grant of £375,000 from VisitScotland to improve the destination for both residents and visitors. This includes expanded car parks at Ben A’an, Trossachs Pier and Stronachlachar Pier, the latter two also developing visitor hubs, with upgraded toilets, litter recycling areas and bike charging points.
Finally, there are plans to reinstate the historic Roderick Dhu Watchtower path and scenic lookout, adjacent to Trossachs Pier Car Park which has stunning views of Loch Katrine, Ben A’an and Ben Venue.
